Come Sept. 12 it will have been about three weeks since you moved your student into their residence hall or other housing on campus or in Farmville.
Are you missing them? Are they missing you?
If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then think about taking advantage of Family Weekend, Sept. 12-14, to check in, see how your student is doing and get a hug. Lots of other parents and families will be heading to Longwood, too, so you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with them.
Registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. The cost is $25 per adult and children 6 and up. (Children 5 and under and Longwood students attend free of charge.) Register here.
Another great thing about Family Weekend is that so much is going on that weekend. Almost all events are free or included in your registration. For the full Family Weekend schedule, click here. Here’s a sampling:
Friday Evening
5-8 p.m. Opening reception for the latest exhibits at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. The Fishin’ Pig will provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and other beverages! free
6-8 p.m. Farmville Fridays in Riverside Park featuring live music and local food trucks. free admission
8:15-10:15 p.m. Game Night in Upchurch University Center’s Soza Ballroom. Can you say “BINGO!” OR head to Stubbs lawn at 8:30 to watch Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning under the stars (free popcorn and beverages; bring your own blankets and lawn chairs). included in registration
Saturday
9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Heart of Virginia Festival offers crafts, children’s activities, fair food favorites, live music and more, much of it taking place right on Longwood’s front doorstep. free admission
1-3 p.m. Hands-on pottery class. Create your own ceramics piece under the guidance of a Longwood art professor. (separate pre-registration and additional fee required; 30-person capacity)
Saturday Evening
8 p.m. Mentalist Tom Kennedy will astonish you, make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat—all in a family-friendly format. included in registration
Now is the time to register and make your plans! Hope to see you the weekend of Sept. 12-14!
—Sabrina Brown